Tone Words #4

adamant

Firmly refusing to be persuaded; unyielding or inflexible in opinion or stance.

apposite

Highly relevant or appropriate to a particular situation or context.

captious

Tending to find fault or raise petty objections; overly critical.

circuitous

Indirect, roundabout, or longer than the most straightforward way.

contrite

Feeling or expressing remorse or guilt for wrongdoing.

disingenuous

Not candid or sincere; pretending to know less than one actually does.

effusive

Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or excessive manner.

emollient

Soothing or softening, especially for the skin; also used metaphorically to mean calming or conciliatory.

extemporaneous

Spoken or done without prior preparation; impromptu.

fractious

Easily irritated, unruly, or difficult to control.

froward

Stubbornly disobedient or difficult to manage.

insouciant

Showing a casual lack of concern; nonchalant or carefree.